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Breast Cancer Awareness @FMTC, Kollam

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CLASS Breast Cancer Awareness aims to educate people about breast cancer, its early signs, risk factors, and the importance of early detection. Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in breast tissue and can affect both women and men, though it is more common in women. Common warning signs include lumps in the breast, changes in breast shape or size, nipple discharge, and skin changes. Awareness programmes emphasize the importance of self-breast examination , clinical check-ups , and screening methods like mammography , which help detect cancer at an early stage when treatment is most effective. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, regular physical activity, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol can reduce the risk. Breast Cancer Awareness also helps remove fear and stigma, encouraging people to seek timely medical help. Early detection saves lives, and spreading awareness plays a crucial role in prevention and successful treatment. ...

KATHAKALI Demo class @FMTC

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KATHAKALI Kathakali is a classical dance-drama form of Kerala, known for its highly stylized movements, elaborate costumes, and expressive facial techniques. It originated in the 17th century and evolved from earlier ritual and folk art forms such as Ramanattam and Krishnattam . Kathakali performances are traditionally based on stories from Indian epics like the Ramayana , Mahabharata , and Puranas . A distinctive feature of Kathakali is its powerful abhinaya (expression), especially netrabhinaya (eye movements) and mukhabhinaya (facial expressions). The actors communicate emotions and narratives through a well-defined system of hand gestures known as mudras , without spoken dialogue. The accompanying vocal music is sung in the Sopanam style, while percussion instruments such as chenda , maddalam , and chengila provide rhythm. Kathakali costumes and makeup are elaborate and symbolic. Characters are categorized into types like Pacha (noble), Kathi (villainous), Kari (evil), ...